[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Mark your calendars for the 2019 Easter Egg Hunts Around West Cobb and Easter activities this year. If we missed any, please let us know so we can update our list.
There are several neighborhoods around West Cobb that offer private events for residents only, such as Brookstone Golf & Country Club, Seven Hills, Legacy Park and others (just one of the great benefits of living in these neighborhoods!). So make sure to check your neighborhood communication.
But if you are chasing Peter Cottontail, he is hopping all over town with Easter egg hunts in Atlanta and several surrounding areas.
Easter Supplies
Hosting your own Easter Egg Hunt? There are some great ideas on the internet to help you with decorating your Easter eggs, even with children, using crayons, rice, old ties and more! Check out this article offering step by step instructions for decorating eggs in unique ways. When you are done, share your pictures on our Facebook page, we can’t wait to see them! And just like a Christmas Cookie Exchange party, you might consider hosting an Easter Egg decorating party with some of your friends and neighbors.
Here are some local places for Easter Egg baskets and decorating supplies:
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Easter Eggstravaganzas Around West Cobb
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Magic Mondays: Egg Hunt at Atlanta History Center
Just one of the many Magic Monday events, on March 12 visitors can celebrate spring at Smith Family Farm with an Egg Hunt that will include a traditional Easter Egg hunt, crafts and even a visit with the Easter Bunny!
WHEN: Monday, April 8, 2019 | 10:00am – 1:00pm
WHERE: Atlanta History Center
130 West Paces Ferry Road NW
Atlanta, GA 30305
TICKETS: Members admitted free. Admission is $6.50 adults; $5.50 children.
Discounted rates are available for groups of 10 or more children.
Natural Egg Dyeing at Atlanta Botanical Garden
Learn about plants that offer powerful dyes to create stunning colors that can be used to decorate eggs. Join the Botanical Garden in this interactive program to learn more about these plants and decorate three vibrant eggs.
WHEN: April 13, 19, 20 | 10am-12pm
WHERE: Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1345 Piedmont Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30309
TICKETS: $6/child plus Garden admission (Member $5/child)
Callanwolde’s Easter Egg Hunt
The Callanwolde’s gardens will play host to their Annual Eggstravaganza Easter Egg Hunt featuring thousands of candy-filled eggs to find (including three golden “prize” eggs) and a chance to meet the Easter Bunny. There will be family friendly games, a face painter, The Home Depot station, treats for sale, and a kids’ dance floor (beats brought to you by J&M Sound Design DJ)!
WHEN: April 20 | 8:30am-11:30am
WHERE: Callanwolde Fine Arts Center, 980 Briarcliff Road NE, Atlanta, GA 30306
TICKETS: $5 each and can be purchased online
An indoor bar will also be available with snacks, mimosas, coffee, and soft drinks for sale.
ACWORTH
Acworth Easter Egg Night Hunt
Acworth welcomes the Easter Bunny as he PARACHUTES into this event. Immediately after his arrival, the hunt for over 50,000 eggs filled with toys, candy and prizes will begin. Hunts are separated by age groups 10 and younger.
WHEN: April 12 | 6:30pm
WHERE: Acworth Sports Complex-Baseball Fields, 4000 South Main Street, Acworth, GA 30101
TICKETS: Visit website.
KENNESAW
Easter Bunny Breakfast
Join the Easter Bunny for an “all-you-care-to-eat” breakfast of pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, and a few other surprises. Don’t forget your camera to take pictures with the Easter Bunny.
WHEN: April 20 | Two seatings – 8am-9:15am and 10am-11:15 am
WHERE: Ben Robertson Community Center, 2753 Watts Drive, Kennesaw, Georgia 30144
TICKETS: $6 per person, and can be purchased online at www.kennesawparksandrec.com or at the Ben Robertson Community Center. Advance purchase is required. Children two (2) years of age and under do not need a ticket; however they must sit on an adult’s lap.
5th Annual Easter Egg Hunt
Enjoy a day at Smith-Gilbert Gardens where your entry fee includes garden admission, 1 Easter egg hunt, games, crafts, and a chance to meet the Easter Bunny.
WHEN: April 20 | 10am-2pm
WHERE: Smith-Gilbert Gardens, 2382 Pine Mountain Rd, Kennesaw, GA 3015
TICKETS: Visit website – registration required, no walk-ups will be accepted.
MARIETTA
Easter Egg Glow Scramble
Marietta Parks & Recreation hosts their annual Easter Egg Scramble at Franklin Gateway Sports Complex. The hunt is divided into three groups based on ages under 10, and there will be opportunities for pictures with the Easter Bunny.
WHEN: April 12 | 6:30pm-9:00pm
WHERE: Franklin Gateway Sports Complex 1034 Franklin Gateway SE, Marietta, GA 30067
TICKETS: For more information, call (770) 794-5601
Annual Northeast Cobb Community Egg Drop
The 10th Annual Northeast Cobb Community Egg Drop begins as a helicopter drops thousands of eggs onto the Sprayberry High School football field. There will fun, food, games, DJ, activities, and of course egg hunts for everyone. Free photos with the Easter Bunny.
WHEN: April 20 | 10am-5pm
WHERE: Sprayberry HS, 2525 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta
TICKETS: Visit website
Marietta Community Easter Egg Hunt
This new event for Marietta will feature over 90,000 pieces of candy & Easter Eggs for 5 separate Egg hunts for children 10 and under and will be at Marietta High School. The event will include a Kid Zone, entertainment, Hot Air Balloons and more.
DATE: April 19 | 5:30pm – 9pm
WHERE: Marietta High School, 1171 Whitlock Ave NW, Marietta, GA 30064
TICKETS: For ticket prices and more information, visit their website.
SMYRNA
Evening with the Easter Bunny
Smyrna will host an evening with the Easter Bunny offering a night of carnival games, inflatables, a “bunny hop” and of course, candy filled eggs! The evening will end with a showing of the movie “Peter Rabbit”.
WHEN: April 13 | 5pm-9pm
WHERE: Smyrna Community Center, 200 Village Green Circle SE, Smyrna GA 30080
TICKETS: Visit their website.
VILLA RICA
Ultimate Easter Adventure
Villa Rica will host a Meet& Greet with the Easter Bunny and friends. The event will also offer train rides, live animals, prizes, food vendors and more. There will be three different age group Egg Hunts for 0-5 year olds from 11am-11:30am, 6-10 year olds from 12pm-12:30pm and Adults from 1p-2p.
WHEN: April 6 | 10am – 3:30pm
WHERE: Pine Mountain Gold Museum, 1881 Stockmar Rd, Villa Rica, GA 30180
TICKETS: For more Information, call 678-840-1445
BEYOND WEST COBB & PAULDING
The Bunny Train at Tennessee Valley Railroad
The Tennessee Valley Railroad is offering Easter Bunny Train rides that depart from Grand Junction and travel toward East Chattanooga where passengers will disembark for special activities. Storytelling, temporary tattoos, coloring pages, an egg hunt, and of course, a chance to meet The Easter Bunny! Bring a camera and take your child’s photo with the Easter Bunny.
WHEN: April 6, 7, 13, 14, 19, 20 | See website for train times
WHERE: Grand Junction, 4119 Cromwell Rd, Chattanooga, TN 37421
TICKETS: See their website for pricing.
Easter Eggstravaganza at The Rock Ranch
This free Easter Egg Hunt in The Rock, GA is their gift to the community. Children can hunt for more than 55,000 plastic prize eggs. The event includes a presentation of the Easter story from the Bible just before the egg hunt. Kids can also get photos with the Easter Bunny (no charge), so don’t forget your camera! Concessions are available. Farm Fun wristbands are available for purchase, please see website for details.
WHEN: April 13 | 11am-5pm
WHERE: The Rock Ranch, 5020 Barnesville Highway, The Rock, GA 30285
TICKETS: Visit website.
Easter Eggstravaganza
Northside Hospital hosts this Annual Easter Eggstravaganza which includes an Easter Egg Hunt, petting zoo, moon walks, carnival games, face painters, arts & crafts, snacks, music and much more.
WHEN: April 13 | 2pm-4pm
WHERE: Etowah River Park, 600 Brown Industrial Parkway, Canton GA 30114
TICKETS: Activities, snacks and selfies with the Easter Bunny are free. Souvenir t-shirts are $10 each.
The Peanuts Easter Beagle Express at Great Smoky Mountain Railroad
Join The Peanuts gang including Snoopy, Lucy, Charlie Brown and the Easter Bunnies for old fashioned Easter fun! Festivities include an on-going Easter egg hunt, crafts, coloring sheets, temporary tattoos, and snacks with Snoopy and more. There will also be plenty of opportunities for pictures, so do not forget your camera! This 4-hour round trip special event train departs the historic Bryson City Depot at 11:00am, and will travel along the Tuckasegee River to the quaint town of Dillsboro, North Carolina for a 1 ½ hour layover of activities.
WHEN: April 19 & 20 | 11am-3pm
WHERE: Bryson City Depot, 45 Mitchell Street Bryson City, NC 28713
TICKETS: See website for ticket information and classes of service offered.
Lakepointe Egg Fest
The fourth annual LakePoint EggFest is a partnership with LakePoint Sports and area churches. The day will include an Easter Egg Hunt as well as games and more.
WHEN: April 20 | 2pm
WHERE: Lakepointe Sports Community, 755 Hwy 293 Emerson, GA 3013
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